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Labour's Davy Russell Wins Key Scottish By-Election

6/6/2025

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Davy Russell of the Scottish Labour Party triumphed in the Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse by-election, garnering 8,559 votes to defeat Katy Loudon of the SNP, who received 7,957 votes. This election, prompted by the passing of SNP MSP Christina McKelvie, saw a turnout of 44.2%, hinting at evolving political tides in Scotland.

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Davy Russell of the Scottish Labour Party triumphed in the Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse by-election, garnering 8,559 votes to defeat Katy Loudon of the SNP, who received 7,957 votes. This election, prompted by the passing of SNP MSP Christina McKelvie, saw a turnout of 44.2%, hinting at evolving political tides in Scotland.